Scholarships Awarded in Prior Years
Each spring the HEF chooses several scholarship winners, using funds that
the Foundation has designated for this purpose as well as funds that
individuals, families, and organizations have given to the foundation
specifically for this purpose.
Click here for a recent list of scholarships awarded. Scholarships awarded in prior years are listed below.
Those seniors interested in applying for a HEF scholarship should contact the HHS Guidance Department in April.
2009 Scholarship Winners
|
Scholarship |
Description |
#Awards |
Amount |
Winner |
|
Alida Begina Memorial Scholarship |
For a graduating senior with financial need who plans to pursue a career in education |
One |
$1000 |
Erika Salsbury |
|
Hamden Education Foundation Annual Scholarship |
Awarded to a graduating senior for academic performance and participation in community activities |
One |
$1000 |
Scott Earl |
|
Hamden Grange Scholarship |
For a graduating senior pursuing a career in agriculture, environmental studies, veterinary medicine, or any related science on the basis of performance in the specified area as well as overall academic performance, financial need, and participation in community and school activities |
One |
$2000 |
Jessica Strein |
|
Bettye J. Middleton Memorial Scholarshi |
awarded on the basis of academic performance and financial need to a graduating senior who attended Church Street School |
One |
$1000 |
Quentin Ross |
|
Tagliatela Scholarship |
For a student intending to major in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts |
One |
$250 |
Courtney Staiano |
2008 Scholarship Winners
|
Scholarship |
Description |
#Awards |
Amount |
Winner |
|
Alida Begina Memorial Scholarship |
For a graduating senior with financial need who plans to pursue a career in education |
One |
$1000 |
Kyle Cummings |
|
Hamden Education Foundation Annual Scholarship |
Awarded to a graduating senior for academic performance and participation in community activities |
One |
$1000 |
Katherine Berlepsch |
|
Hamden Festival Chorus Scholarship |
For a graduating senior pursuing studies in music. |
One |
$500 |
Jesse Chevan |
|
Hamden Grange Scholarship |
For a graduating senior pursuing a career in agriculture, environmental studies, veterinary medicine, or any related science on the basis of performance in the specified area as well as overall academic performance, financial need, and participation in community and school activities |
One |
$2000 |
Cameron Brown |
|
Joseph Juliano Scholarship |
For a graduating senior who intends to major in one of the fine or performing arts, has participated in a fine or performing arts program at Hamden High School, and has contributed to the success of the arts |
One |
$200 |
Kwame Tucker |
|
Bettye J. Middleton Memorial Scholarshi |
awarded on the basis of academic performance and financial need to a graduating senior who attended Church Street School |
Two |
$1000 |
Ashley Okereke |
|
James Pascarella Scholar Athlete Awards |
For two graduating seniors with financial need who have demonstrated skills, leadership, and accomplishment in both scholastics and athletics at Hamden High School. |
Two |
$500 |
Courtney Dinnan Michael Sanca |
|
Principal's Scholarship |
for a graduating senior by a Hamden High School parent who wishes to remain anonymous |
One |
$500 |
Kate Kantrow |
|
Tagliatela Scholarship |
For a student intending to major in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts |
One |
$250 |
Mark Guarino |
2007 Scholarship Winners
|
Scholarship |
Description |
#Awards |
Amount |
Winner |
|
Hamden Education Foundation Annual Scholarship |
For a graduating senior notable for his or her academic achievement and community service |
One |
$1000 |
Tessa Engel |
|
Hamden Festival Chorus Scholarship |
For a graduating senior pursuing studies in music. Financial need will be considered if two candidates are otherwise equally deserving |
One |
$500 |
Julie Rothbard |
|
Hamden Grange Scholarship |
For a HHS senior “planning to attend an accredited college or university and pursuing a career in agriculture, ecology, conservation, forestry, marine biology, veterinarian medicine or any related science . . . . [The award will be] based on the following criteria: performance in the specified area, academic performance, financial need, participation in community activities, citizenship in school activities” |
One |
$2000 |
Emily Baisden |
|
Joseph Juliano, Jr. Scholarship |
For a graduating senior who intends to major in one of the fine or performing arts. In addition, the student should have participated in a fine or performing arts program at Hamden High School and is one who contributed to the success of the arts |
One |
$250 |
Justin Scalzo |
|
Principal's Scholarship |
For a graduating senior notable for his or her academic excellence |
Two |
$500 |
Melissa Teel and Thomas E. Fitzsimons |
|
James Pascarella Scholar Athlete Awards |
For two graduating seniors (one male, one female) who have demonstrated skills, leadership, and accomplishment in both scholastics and athletics at Hamden High School. The recipients must exhibit financial need and be continuing their education at a college or university. |
Two |
$500 |
Rebecca Brown James Sasso |
|
Scholarship for the Study of Philosophy or Theology |
For a graduating senior who chooses to major in one of the stated fields. This scholarship is provided by an anonymous bequest |
One |
$2000 |
Brian Hillman |
|
Louis F. and Mary A.Tagliatela |
For a student intending to major in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts |
One |
$250 |
Daniella Roma |
|
Special Recognition Scholarship |
One |
Blessing Offer |
2006 Scholarship Winners
Arthur Deitrich Scholarship - Jill Farver.
Hamden Education Foundation Annual Scholarship - Stephanie Colella and Todd Massari.
Hamden Festival Chorus Scholarship - Matthew Torcellini.
Hamden Grange Scholarship - Timothy Gervais.
Joseph Juliano, Jr. Scholarship - Elise Bond.
Principal's Scholarship - Sarah Baser.
Louis F. and Mary A.Tagliatela - Marquis
Thompson.